Bid for a Luxury Vacation, THE VOICE Taping and More with BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN Auction

Backstage at the Geffen, the Geffen Playhouse's 15th annual fundraiser event, has launched its online auction featuring luxury vacations, one-of-a-kind artwork and VIP experiences.

Proceeds will benefit the Geffen Playhouse's artistic endeavors, including new play development, playwright commissions, second productions and artistic risks, as well as its award-winning education and community engagement programs, which help bring the excitement of live theater to more than 15,000 disadvantaged youth, seniors and veterans annually.

Legendary Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award-winning artists Quincy Jones and Mel Brooks will be honored at this year's event on Sunday, March 19, 2017 in the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse. Actress and director Aisha Tyler hosts this lighthearted, star-studded and unexpected evening of unscripted surprise performers and storytellers as they share songs and personal tales of life behind-the-scenes.

City National Bank continues for the eighth consecutive year as Title Sponsor. Audi of America is returning as a Presenting Sponsor for the 12th year. Additional Presenting Sponsors are K Period Media and Find Your Grind Foundation.

The online auction is open to the public. Bidding is available now through Monday, March 20 at www.geffenplayhouse.org/backstage.

Auction items include:

- Expensive Taste one-of-a-kind drawing with oil, pastel, paint and mixed media on canvas by Nelson De La Nuez. Value, $22,000

- Stars and Stripes hand painted mixed media canvas by Nelson De La Nuez. Value, $22,000

- Life in the Fast Lane: James Dean limited edition mixed media resin on wood by Nelson De La Nuez. Value, $5,000

- Ten-day Italian cruise on the River Countess. Value, $13,000

- VIP private dinner party and show for 30 guests at the Geffen Playhouse. Value, $10,000

- Floor seats to see the Lakers play the New Orleans Pelicans on April 11. Value, $5,600

- Floor seats to see the Lakers play the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 9. Value, $5,600

- Five nights at Four Seasons Maui at Wailea. Value, $5,500

- Four nights in an overwater suite at Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort, French Polynesia. Value, $4,000

- Seven nights at Tryall Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Value, $3,850

- Three nights in an ocean view suite at Belmond La Samanna in St. Martin, French West Indies. Value, $3,500

- Two nights in a sky suite at La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla. Value, $3,250

- Private luxury suite at a Lakers Game at Staples Center. Value, $3,000

- Five course dinner for 10 catered by Chef Tanino Drago. Value, $2,000

- Two nights at New York Palace Hotel in Manhattan. Value, $1,500

- Exclusive golf package at the Sherwood Country Club. Value, $1,500

- Two nights in a Grand Casita Suite at Triada Palm Springs. Value, $1,200

- Three months of Bliss facials and spa services. Value, $990

- Two nights at Culver Hotel. Value, $750

- STK Chef's Tasting and stay at W Los Angeles. Value, $650

- Two nights at Pier South Resort, San Diego. Value, $500

- Custom spa package at Dtox Day Spa. Value, $200

- The Ultimate Simpsons Experience live table read and poker event. Value, priceless

- Two tickets to a live taping of The Voice. Value, priceless

Host Committee memberships / levels of support for Backstage at the Geffen begin at $5,000. Individual mezzanine tickets are $1,500. For more information, please visit www.geffenplayhouse.org/backstage or call (310) 208-­6500 Ext. 112.

Geffen Playhouse has been a hub of the Los Angeles theater scene since opening its doors in 1995. Noted for its intimacy and celebrated for its world-renowned mix of classic and contemporary plays, provocative new works and second productions, the not-for-profit organization continues to present a body of work that has garnered national recognition. Named in honor of entertainment mogul and philanthropist David Geffen, who made the initial donation to the theater, the company was founded by Gilbert Cates, and is currently helmed by Artistic Director Randall Arney, Executive Director Gil Cates, Jr., and Co-Chairs of the Board Martha Henderson and Pamela Robinson. Proudly associated with UCLA, the Geffen welcomes an audience of more than 130,000 each year, and maintains extensive education and community engagement programs, designed to involve underserved young people and the community at large in the arts. Visit www.geffenplayhouse.org.

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